At Post Capital Partners, we’re always looking for smarter, more effective ways to help our portfolio companies grow. That’s why we’re excited about our recent partnership with Goldratt Consulting—the team behind the powerful methodology known as the Theory of Constraints (TOC). If you’ve read The Goal by Dr. Eliyahu Goldratt, you already know how compelling this framework can be.

In simple terms, TOC helps businesses figure out what’s holding them back—and how to fix it. Every company has bottlenecks, whether it’s a slow production line, a clunky supply chain, or poor visibility into profitability. What’s exciting about TOC is that it offers a systematic, proven way to identify those constraints and resolve them in a matter of months, not years.

We have seen how TOC can unlock dramatic improvements, especially in industries like manufacturing, food production, and MRO services. These are sectors where volatility is the norm—demand spikes, supply chain delays, and complex workflows are everyday realities. TOC gives companies a way to cut through that complexity, improve throughput, reduce inventory headaches, and boost on-time performance. In some cases, plants have doubled their efficiency and shaved weeks off lead times. That kind of impact is hard to ignore.

But TOC’s value goes beyond operations. At its core, it challenges leaders to think differently—to be data-driven, agile, and open to change. That resonates deeply with our Executive-First investment strategy. We look for leadership teams that are willing to roll up their sleeves, ask tough questions, and rethink the way their businesses work. TOC gives them a roadmap—and the metrics—to make bold, informed decisions. TOC principles are universal.  Whether you’re running a fast-growing middle-market company or a legacy manufacturer, the principles still apply. Every business is a network of interdependent parts, and every one of them has hidden opportunities to grow.

Our work with Goldratt Consulting allows us to bring this methodology directly into the companies we support. It’s a hands-on, collaborative process—and one that aligns perfectly with how we think about value creation post-close. We're not just focused on financial engineering; we’re focused on real operational transformation.

If you’re a business leader, owner or banker and working with a company that could benefit from TOC, the Post Capital and Goldratt teams would be excited to discuss opportunities with you.